Complete Backgammon
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Computer Games I
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Author : David N.L. Levy
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Computer Games I written by David N.L. Levy and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Computers categories.
Computer Games I is the first volume in a two part compendium of papers covering the most important material available on the development of computer strategy games. These selections range from discussions of mathematical analyses of games, to more qualitative concerns of whether a computer game should follow human thought processes rather than a "brute force" approach, to papers which will benefit readers trying to program their own games. Contributions include selections from the major players in the development of computer games: Claude Shannon whose work still forms the foundation of most contemporary chess programs, Edward O. Thorpe whose invention of the card counting method caused Las Vegas casinos to change their blackjack rules, and Hans Berliner whose work has been fundamental to the development of backgammon and chess games.
Luck Logic And White Lies
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Author : Jörg Bewersdorff
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-04-28
Luck Logic And White Lies written by Jörg Bewersdorff and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-28 with Mathematics categories.
Praise for the First Edition "Luck, Logic, and White Lies teaches readers of all backgrounds about the insight mathematical knowledge can bring and is highly recommended reading among avid game players, both to better understand the game itself and to improve one’s skills." – Midwest Book Review "The best book I've found for someone new to game math is Luck, Logic and White Lies by Jörg Bewersdorff. It introduces the reader to a vast mathematical literature, and does so in an enormously clear manner. . ." – Alfred Wallace, Musings, Ramblings, and Things Left Unsaid "The aim is to introduce the mathematics that will allow analysis of the problem or game. This is done in gentle stages, from chapter to chapter, so as to reach as broad an audience as possible . . . Anyone who likes games and has a taste for analytical thinking will enjoy this book." – Peter Fillmore, CMS Notes Luck, Logic, and White Lies: The Mathematics of Games, Second Edition considers a specific problem—generally a game or game fragment and introduces the related mathematical methods. It contains a section on the historical development of the theories of games of chance, and combinatorial and strategic games. This new edition features new and much refreshed chapters, including an all-new Part IV on the problem of how to measure skill in games. Readers are also introduced to new references and techniques developed since the previous edition. Features Provides a uniquely historical perspective on the mathematical underpinnings of a comprehensive list of games Suitable for a broad audience of differing mathematical levels. Anyone with a passion for games, game theory, and mathematics will enjoy this book, whether they be students, academics, or game enthusiasts Covers a wide selection of topics at a level that can be appreciated on a historical, recreational, and mathematical level. Jörg Bewersdorff (1958) studied mathematics from 1975 to 1982 at the University of Bonn and earned his PhD in 1985. In the same year, he started his career as game developer and mathematician. He served as the general manager of the subsidiaries of Gauselmann AG for more than two decades where he developed electronic gaming machines, automatic payment machines, and coin-operated Internet terminals. Dr. Bewersdorff has authored several books on Galois theory (translated in English and Korean), mathematical statistics, and object-oriented programming with JavaScript.
Personal Computing
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
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Complete Backgammon
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Author : Walter L. Richard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-08
Complete Backgammon written by Walter L. Richard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08 with Games & Activities categories.
Includes the new laws of backgammon adopted in 1931 by twenty-five leading clubs, descriptions of the game, definitions of terms, laws for chouette and suggestions for the conduct of tournaments.
Playthings
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1955
Playthings written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1955 with Toys categories.
The Chess Player S Chronicle
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
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The Plaindealer
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1836
The Plaindealer written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1836 with New York (N.Y.) categories.
The Complete Idiot S Guide To Weird Word Origins
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Author : Paul McFedries
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-08-05
The Complete Idiot S Guide To Weird Word Origins written by Paul McFedries and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Get ready to chew the fat. This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as “apple-pie order,” “chew the fat,” and “hat trick.” Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech. • Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language. • Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases. • Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover.
The Publishers Weekly
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
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The Theory Of Gambling And Statistical Logic
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Author : Richard A. Epstein
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2012-12-28
The Theory Of Gambling And Statistical Logic written by Richard A. Epstein and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-28 with Games & Activities categories.
Early in his rise to enlightenment, man invented a concept that has since been variously viewed as a vice, a crime, a business, a pleasure, a type of magic, a disease, a folly, a weakness, a form of sexual substitution, an expression of the human instinct. He invented gambling. Recent advances in the field, particularly Parrondo's paradox, have triggered a surge of interest in the statistical and mathematical theory behind gambling. This interest was acknowledge in the motion picture, "21," inspired by the true story of the MIT students who mastered the art of card counting to reap millions from the Vegas casinos. Richard Epstein's classic book on gambling and its mathematical analysis covers the full range of games from penny matching to blackjack, from Tic-Tac-Toe to the stock market (including Edward Thorp's warrant-hedging analysis). He even considers whether statistical inference can shed light on the study of paranormal phenomena. Epstein is witty and insightful, a pleasure to dip into and read and rewarding to study. The book is written at a fairly sophisticated mathematical level; this is not "Gambling for Dummies" or "How To Beat The Odds Without Really Trying." A background in upper-level undergraduate mathematics is helpful for understanding this work. - Comprehensive and exciting analysis of all major casino games and variants - Covers a wide range of interesting topics not covered in other books on the subject - Depth and breadth of its material is unique compared to other books of this nature Richard Epstein's website: www.gamblingtheory.net